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Rameshjeee · 05-21-09, 05:19 PM

Apple warns of shock from iPhone, iPod

Technology giant Apple has warned of possible small and quick electrical shocks from the headphones while using iPods and iPhones.

According to the company, people could experience the electrical shock when they are using headphones to listen to these devices in areas where the air is very dry.

The possible static shock could be experienced in iPod, iPhone and their accessories. "When using headphones in areas where the air is very dry, it is easy to build up static electricity and possible for your ear to receive a small electrostatic discharge from the headphones.

"Receiving a static shock from a pair of ear buds does not necessarily indicate an issue with the iPod, iPhone, or ear buds," the statement noted. iPod is a high-end music player while iPhone is a touchscreen phone with advanced features.

Apple pointed out that this condition is not limited to Apple hardware and static can potentially build up on almost any hardware and could be discharged using any brand of ear buds.

Apple said that the condition is similar to dragging one's feet across a carpet and receiving a static shock by touching a door knob. Instead of the static charge building up on one's body, the charge accumulates on the devices that the ear buds are connected to.

Likewise, the firm pointed out that instead of the static build up discharging through your finger when you touch a door knob, it discharges through the ear buds. The technology major has also suggested ways to minimise the risks of static discharge such as avoiding the use of headphones in "extremely dry environments or touch a grounded unpainted metal objects before inserting the headphones".

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Apple Earbuds and static electricity

Symptoms
It's possible to receive a small and quick electrical (static) shock from your earbuds while listening to iPod or iPhone.

Products Affected
iPhone Accessories, iPod, iPhone, iPod Accessories

Resolution

What is happening?
When using headphones in areas where the air is very dry, it is easy to build up static electricity and possible for your ear to receive a small electrostatic discharge from the headphones. Receiving a static shock from a pair of earbuds does not necessarily indicate an issue with the iPod, iPhone, or earbuds.

This condition is very similar to dragging your feet across a carpet and receiving a static shock by touching a door knob. However, instead of the static charge building up on your body, the charge builds up on the device that the earbuds are connected to. Likewise, instead of the static buildup discharging through your finger when you touch a door knob, it discharges through the earbuds.

Note: This condition is not limited to Apple hardware and static can potentially build up on almost any hardware and could be discharged using any brand of earbuds.

Why does static build up on my device?
Static buildup on your electronic device is largely due to the environment that it is used in. Certain environments and actions can encourage static electricity buildup.

Very low humidity (dry) environments are conducive for static buildup.
Very windy environments are conducive for static buildup.
Taking your device in and out of your pocket can create a static charge.
Jogging or exercising with your device can cause a static charge.
Clothes made with synthetic fibers (like nylon) can easily become charged with static electricity.

What else can be done to alleviate static build up on my device?
To minimize the risks of electrostatic discharge from the headphones, avoid using the headphones in extremely dry environments or touch a grounded unpainted metal object before inserting the headphones. Static electricity can be controlled by a number of different methods.

Indoors

Try raising the moisture level in the air of the local environment by using a portable humidifier or adjusting the humidity control on your air conditioner.
There are a number of anti-static sprays that can be sprayed into the air that can be used to reduce static.
If you have dry skin, try anti-static hand lotion.
Try wearing different clothes. Try clothes with natural fibers since synthetic fibers are more likely to hold a static charge.

Outdoors

Try to keep your device out of the wind by using a case, or leaving it in your bag or pocket.
Avoid removing your device from your pockets frequently as rubbing the device on certain materials can cause a static build up.

Source: Apple Earbuds and static electricity

just4kix · 05-21-09, 06:16 PM

Ha! A method to make people brain dead!

05-21-09, 06:21 PM

really "shocking"... lts see what will be the recovery option of that..

Mr.Tooth Fairy · 05-21-09, 09:28 PM

all of u stop eating apples..

05-21-09, 11:44 PM

you are the one who has to stop first, as you are a iPhone user here...

Punch Farce · 05-21-09, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

all of u stop eating apples..

I know why you are saying this ;-) (good business tactic???)

-F

05-21-09, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farce

I know why you are saying this ;-) (good business tactic???)

-F

paapi pet ka sawaal hai

Punch Farce · 05-21-09, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirankumargb

paapi pet ka sawaal hai

I don't understand Hindi, please translate ;-)

-F

05-21-09, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farce

I don't understand Hindi, please translate ;-)

-F

have to do it as it is the question of filling our own stomach

Mr.Tooth Fairy · 05-21-09, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirankumargb

you are the one who has to stop first, as you are a iPhone user here...

well my ear phones now i rarely use.. got little worn off.. plannin to buy new ones.. but difficult i think in India to get new ones... so waiting for relatives to get from abroad or either i will go tht time...i will.. but since now looking at this thread.. i wil think twice... lol...

should i open a thread in "buy and sell" section.. brand new iphone for sale??

Quote:

Originally Posted by farce

I know why you are saying this ;-) (good business tactic???)

-F

well... corrrect bola.. lolz... farcey.. u just got it the way i meant.. ha ha ha.. chalo lets see if this thing other ppl understands or not.. ha ha ha.. (hint :an apple a day keeps the doctor away)

chalo kiran sahab ko bhi samaj aa gaya.. lolz..

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